If the Empress were still alive, even if the Fourth Prince was not being kept in Chengqian Palace, she would not let him suffer any injustice.
"You have suffered, but don't worry, I will not let you suffer any injustice without anyone knowing. Just wait, I will go to the Palace of Heavenly Purity to file a complaint. If the Empress Dowager De does not want you as her son, then you can come back and continue to be her son.
You grew up pampered in Chengqian Palace. Defei didn't dare to get close to you openly, but she secretly encouraged people to tell you that she was your mother. You were a filial son, and she avoided you every time you visited her.
Although the Queen Mother was heartbroken, she did not stop you from recognizing her. But she insisted that you had been adopted by the Queen Mother and had nothing to do with her in the future. For your own good, she had to avoid suspicion and refused to see you.
Even I went to Yonghe Palace many times to ask her to come and see you more often, but I didn't expect that she was always unwilling to see you in private. But after the Empress began to be bedridden, she approached you again. I knew that she had bad intentions, but the Empress advised me to let her behavior go.
The Madam thought that she was your biological mother after all. Even if she didn't like you before, it was because you didn't grow up with her. After the Madam left, you would always return to her. I didn't expect that this idea would harm you. This old slave is useless! "
It was the first time that Yinzhen heard these words, and he was shocked. He never knew that Defei's approach to him was intentional. He thought she was somewhat sincere to him.
"Mammy, what you mean is that Mother...she came to see me for a purpose? If not, how could she not care about me at all and trample on my dignity so arbitrarily?"
Yinzhen's face was pale and weak, which made Tong Mama feel distressed. This was her little master, how could he suffer such injustice? If the queen knew, how distressed she would be!
"I will make the decision for you. Just wait. I will go to the Palace of Heavenly Purity and seek justice from the Emperor. Before the Empress passed away, she begged the Emperor to treat you well. Look at what you have become now."
Nanny Tong was very angry. She felt that Kangxi had not kept his promise to Empress Xiaoyi. Since her master was dead anyway, the worst that could happen was that she would go to the Ganqing Palace and make some trouble. At most, she would risk her own life.
But Yinzhen grew up with her genuine love, so how could he let her do such a thing? Besides, there were people planted by Kangxi in Chengqian Palace, and these words would spread to Qianqing Palace without them saying anything.
"Don't worry, Ma'am. I'm fine. To be honest, besides being a little cold towards me, Mother hasn't actually done anything extreme. We've been through this for so many years, so please don't use my affairs to embarrass the Emperor.
When the Empress Dowager passed away, the Emperor was no less sad than I was. I don't want the Emperor to recall that sad past. The past is like smoke, so let it go with the wind.
The master came to Chengqian Palace today because he actually had something to ask for. Nanny also knew that the master's courtyard had always been managed by the wife, but the wife made a mistake and was confined by the master.
As a man, it is not appropriate for me to meddle in the affairs of the backyard. Now Song is pregnant, Li is under house arrest, and the other concubines are not capable of doing anything. If no one takes care of my backyard, trouble may arise.
Mammy used to help the Empress with the harem, so she's quite familiar with this aspect of things. I wonder if Mammy would be able to come over and help Master? It won't take up Mammy's time too much.
I am very satisfied with Song. If nothing unexpected happens, I will ask for her to be made a concubine after she gives birth. After all, she is pregnant with the first pair of twins in the royal family. I believe that the emperor will agree to my wish.
When the time comes, Master will hand over the chores of the backyard to her. Mammy, just watch and teach her. She is very smart and will definitely not take up too much of Mammy's time. Mammy, please help Master."
Yinzhen's face was filled with strong anticipation, which softened Tong Ma's heart, as she didn't want to refuse her at first, and she quickly agreed to go to the prince's residence to help him.
"Alright, alright, I'll go. I'll pack up and go back with you. But what has Concubine Fu Jin done wrong that you've confined her to your house? After all, she's the legitimate Concubine chosen by the Empress, so you shouldn't go too far."
"I understand this, but she's really gone too far. Do you know the rumors in my courtyard? They were all her doing. Not only that, she also spread rumors that I favored my concubine over my wife.
You know, the Emperor would be wary of people who favor concubines over their wives. If I were really that kind of person, it would be fine, but the problem is that I have never done such a thing. The accusation that Concubine Fujin has put on me is too serious, and I cannot bear it.
Since Fu Jin doesn't want me to be well, how can I let her be well? Not exposing this matter to others is already the biggest concession I have made for the sake of our young marriage."
Nanny Tong felt even more sorry for him. She had originally wanted to say a few words to help Fu Jin, but now she felt that it would be fine if he didn't see her. If she saw her, she would probably jump up and step on her a few times.
"I understand. Please wait for me. I will first take care of the affairs of Chengqian Palace and then go back with you."
"No hurry, Madam, you can go find me after you're done. I've made a mistake by confining the wife bestowed by the Emperor to the backyard. I have to go to the Palace of Heavenly Purity to admit my mistake."
Nanny Tong felt even more distressed after hearing what Yinzhen said. It was all Defei's fault. If she hadn't paid enough attention to him, how could he suffer such injustice and be so cautious in everything he did?
When he was in Chengqian Palace, he was always confident and outspoken. How come he became so cautious after returning?
Damn it, it’s best not to let her catch me, otherwise I’ll go to Kangxi and complain about her, so that she won’t be ungrateful and order Yinzhen to play mahjong.
"The Emperor is a wise ruler. Besides the Crown Prince, you are the one he loves the most. If you explain the matter to him in detail, he will not blame you."
"I understand, thank you, Ma'am."
As Yinzhen expected, Kangxi knew everything about the Chengqian Palace. He felt sorry for Yinzhen's experience at first, and then felt a little guilty. After all, he did promise Empress Xiaoyi to take good care of Yinzhen, but he did not do it.
I originally thought that it would be better for him to return to his biological mother than to go to the prince, but I didn't expect that Concubine De had no awareness of being a mother at all, and instead made him suffer a lot of grievances.
It would have been fine if he didn't know before, but now that he knows, he can't let him suffer in vain.
"Liang Jiugong, didn't Xiao Si want Song to be his concubine? Since she was given by me and is pregnant with a child, then why not just make her Xiao Si's concubine? It would be a little comfort to Xiao Si."
Liang Jiugong looked at Kangxi in bewilderment. Was he sure he wanted to make Mu Sili Yinzhen's concubine now? Wouldn't this decree mean that the prince was indeed under surveillance by their men?
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